Riddle Pond Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Horseshoe 5 Lake Dam Beaver Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Riddle Pond Lake Dam, located in Berrien, Georgia, was completed in 1980 and serves as a private recreational facility.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 1650 feet, provides a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regular inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 770 acres. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures in place are considered moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Riddle Pond Lake Dam offers a fascinating insight into dam infrastructure in Georgia. Its design by the RIDDLE firm and association with private ownership adds a unique dimension to its role in providing recreational opportunities while safeguarding against potential risks. With a robust inspection and risk assessment framework in place, this dam exemplifies the careful balance between human recreation and environmental protection in water resource management.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1650 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
770 |
Nid Storage |
201 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Riddle Pond Lake Dam